Preschool Teacher
Erin has a B.S. in Education from Temple University and a M.Ed in Education from Saint Joseph’s University. She holds a preschool through 8th grade certification in Pennsylvania as well as her certification in reading. Erin worked in the Rose Tree Media School District as well as... Read more
Preschool Assistant
Abby holds a degree in Art History from Towson University and has a background working in museum education. She began her teaching career in 2018 as an English teacher for preschool through sixth graders in Madrid, before joining the SRV community in 2022. She’s passionate ... Read more
Preschool Teacher
Rebecca joined the preschool teaching team in the Fall of 2023. In her classroom, Rebecca intertwines her personal passions of nature, harmony, and creativity with a teaching pedagogy rooted in exploration, responsiveness, and playfulness. Her additional teaching experiences incl... Read more
Kindergarten Teacher
Silvio has worked in a variety of roles since graduating from The Pennsylvania State University’s College of Education in 2012. He has taught as an Environmental Educator both in and out of Philadelphia Area schools, working with diverse age groups and communities. He has also wo... Read more
Kindergarten Teacher
Jarrod has been an early childhood educator for more than two decades, with roles including preschool teacher, parent coach, teacher trainer, administrator, college teacher of early childhood education, author, and more. Most recently he spent six years as the director of the Chi... Read more
Kindergarten Assistant
Jeannine initially started her career as a social worker after receiving her B.A. in Social Work at Penn State University. She fell in love with teaching young children and has developed this passion at Holy Trinity Nursery School and other local institutions. As a mother of five... Read more
Primary Circle (1st & 2nd Grades) Teacher & Elementary Program Leader
Tracy joined the SRV community as a Primary Circle teacher in 2020. She holds a B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Salisbury University and an M.S.Ed from Saint Joseph’s University. Before joining SRV, Tracy taught Pre-Kindergarten at a nursery school in Flourtown, First Grad... Read more
Primary Circle (1st and 2nd Grades) Teacher & Elementary Program Leader
Having graduated from Rutgers University New Brunswick with a B.A. in Art History and minor in Anthropology, Kate believed she was on the path to a career in arts administration. After ten plus years working in childcare she realized that nothing makes her happier than teaching a... Read more
Middle Circle (3rd & 4th grade) Teacher
With experience teaching children from preschool through third grade, Lexi loves creating classrooms where curiosity, creativity, and community come first. She values hands-on learning and believes the best days are the ones that leave kids feeling confident, connected, and inspi... Read more
Middle Circle (3rd & 4th grade) Teacher
Courtney earned her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from West Chester University. She began her career working as a preschool teacher and later supported children and families as a nanny. She has also gained valuable classroom experience as a long-term substitute t... Read more
Oldest Group (5th & 6th Grades) Teacher
Danielle is delighted to be part of the teaching staff at The School in Rose Valley. She is passionate about progressive education and enjoys cultivating communities in which children’s curiosity leads the way. Prior to joining the SRV staff in 2022, Danielle gained valuable teac... Read more
Art Teacher
Courtney graduated from the University of Delaware with a BA in Psychology and went on to get her Masters in Education from Tyler School of Art at Temple University, where she explored her passion for art, education, and special needs learners in a variety of settings. She taught... Read more
French Teacher
Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science in French Literature and Education as well as a Master of Arts in Special Education from Saint Joseph’s University. She is thrilled to join The School in Rose Valley as the French teacher. With a background in Acquisition Driven Instruct... Read more
Woodshop Teacher
Mike started teaching at SRV in 1982 at the age of 23. The grandchild of a former SRV teacher, son of an alumnus and an alumnus himself, Mike had little hope of escaping the community he loves. Returning to the school as a volunteer while taking undergraduate and graduate courses... Read more
Wellness Teacher
Nick joined SRV in 2023. He is a passionate and dedicated educator with a commitment to promoting physical and mental well-being through engaging and challenging activities. His approach to teaching is inclusive and compassionate, as every child’s journey is unique and should be ... Read more
Theater Teacher & Specials Program Leader
Nora joined SRV in 2019 as a parent and became a staff member. With over 25 years of experience in arts and education, she holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from Penn State University and a Master of Arts from Villanova University. Prior to her role at SRV, Nora served as ... Read more
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